Affordable housing advocate Ken Thomson has died

Local affordable housing champion Ken Thomson, whose dedication he attributed to his upbringing as a foster child, died at home Tuesday. He was 85. His 32 years of work with the Owen Sound Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corp. and Owen Sound Housing Company was recognized with awards in 2019, when he stepped down as chair. Combined, […]

Grey-Bruce Health Unit

COVID update: workplace vaccination, self-isolation change, 43rd death

The Grey Bruce Health Unit has modified its recommendation from last July to employers to require proof of vaccination among their employees in non-essential service, due to improving pandemic indicators. Instead of recommending requiring vaccination, it’s now merely “encouraging” employee vaccination, particularly third doses, Arra said in an interview Friday. He said he didn’t know […]

Owen Sound artist Stephen Hogbin leaves local, international legacy

Owen Sound artist, wood-turner and furniture maker Stephen Hogbin died Jan. 13, seven months after a cancer diagnosis. The 79-year-old was recognized internationally by collectors, educators and professional organizations for his influence in studio wood turning and furniture making. “Stephen’s reputation is huge and people were in touch from all around the world, on a […]